Music at Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Academy of Art University graduates in music earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 90% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Academy of Art University Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 245 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $33,825 | $30,779 | #256 | — |
| 246 | Snow College Ephraim, UT | $33,705 | $31,944 | #245 | — |
| 247 | Visible Music College Memphis, TN | $33,690 | $36,803 | #214 | $25,929 |
| 248 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $33,151 | $30,165 | #258 | — |
| 249 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $32,984 | $35,366 | #228 | — |
| 250 | The New School New York, NY | $32,930 | $31,343 | #250 | $12,109 |
| 251 | The Juilliard School New York, NY | $32,842 | $31,259 | #251 | — |
Other Majors at Academy of Art University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $73,398 | $45,387 | #15 of 54 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $66,783 | $48,978 | #7 of 9 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $60,284 | — | #16 of 42 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $54,087 | $25,425 | #55 of 158 |
| Graphic Communications | $50,833 | $27,481 | #17 of 59 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $46,726 | $23,354 | #60 of 144 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $43,084 | $28,494 | #29 of 68 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $41,565 | $27,630 | #56 of 57 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $38,583 | $20,829 | #278 of 299 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $35,870 | $20,798 | #198 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Academy of Art University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $33,151 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Academy of Art University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Academy of Art University ranks #248 by median pay four years after graduation, and #258 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Academy of Art University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,910.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.